Senior Scientist, NGS & Genome Instability (BRCA)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Chowdhury lab seeks a Scientist to develop and implement NGS workflows to advance our understanding of genome instability in HR-deficient cancers and translate these findings into novel therapeutic applications.

Located in Boston, the Institute emphasizes inclusivity and scientific excellence. The role includes supervising staff, publishing, and presenting at meetings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Molecular Biology or Genetics with 2+ years postdoc.
• Hands-on experience with NGS technologies and genomics with publications.
• Proven experience developing and optimizing NGS workflows.
• Experience in data analysis with R, Python and command-line tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise NGS projects within the Center for BRCA and Related Genes, including QC, protocol optimization, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Provide expertise in widely used and customized NGS assays and technologies.
• Collaborate with Center Directors and other Research Scientists and interact with investigators and technical staff within the Center.
• Interact with external/industry collaborators.
• Contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.
• Present data at scientific meetings as needed.

Skills

NGS workflows

Bioinformatics

R & Python

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or Genetics

Postdoctoral experience

Tools

NGS platforms

Sequencing instruments

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Chowdhury lab seeks a Scientist to develop and implement NGS workflows to advance our understanding of genome instability in HR-deficient cancers and translate these findings into novel therapeutic applications.

Located in Boston, the Institute emphasizes inclusivity and scientific excellence. The role includes supervising staff, publishing, and presenting at meetings.